Tarnos - La Digue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the next couple of weeks at Tarnos - La Digue.

We’re looking at a classic summer pattern, with some clean windows but plenty of days that will have you paddling through a bit of wind bump. The standout window looks to be the first week of September, and there’s a real thumper of a swell for the experienced crew later in the run. Bring your patience, but also bring your good board – there are waves to be had.

Right off the bat, Sunday morning on the 30th of August is not a write-off. It’s glassy, with a 5ft swell from the WNW at 10 seconds. The water is sitting at 75°F, which is 5°F warmer than normal, so that’s a real treat. The combined energy is moderate – it has some push, but it’s not a monster. This is the most promising of the early days.

Monday the 31st sees a bump in size to around 6ft-6ft, but that NW wind swings onshore, making it pretty choppy. Not the best call for a paddle.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a much better bet for the morning. The wind swings offshore from the east at 6 mph, cleaning up a 5ft NW swell. Clean lines, a bit of juice – this is good, fun surf. The afternoon gets onshore again, so be an early bird.

Wednesday morning the 2nd is tiny and glassy, with only 3ft. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but you’ll be fighting for little bumps. The rest of that week into the 3rd, 4th, and 5th is a bit of a low-energy affair, with small swell and onshore winds. Thursday morning the 3rd is glassy but only 2ft – a skim board might be better.

Now, Saturday the 5th of September – this is the first real standout for the experienced crew. The morning session is a heavy highlight. We’re talking 7ft of NW groundswell with a long 13-second period. The energy reading is strong. On top of that, the wind is a light offshore cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. That will be clean, powerful, and a bit of a handful. At 7ft and that period, this is definitely in the “experts only” zone. The afternoon gets onshore again, so get up early.

Sunday the 6th is a letdown after that, with a drop back to 4ft and offshore wind (E, 6 mph). Clean, manageable, but much smaller. Monday the 7th is glassy but tiny (3ft). From the 8th through the 11th, it’s mostly small, onshore, and not worth a second look. A few days of flat-ish conditions.

Wednesday the 9th of September is a cautionary tale. The morning shows a 10ft WNW swell with a 12-second period. That is a big, powerful, angry sea. It’s too big for this break. Even with favorable wind, you’d be a fool to paddle out there. Give that a wide berth.

Into the second week, the outlook improves again. Saturday the 12th of September morning looks real nice. 5ft NW swell with an 11-second period, and it’s glassy. That is a clean, fun, punchy morning with good shape. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company.

Then, Monday the 14th of September morning is the other big standout. 8ft of NW swell at 11 seconds with light offshore wind from the east at 3 mph. This is another big, clean, powerful swell for the experienced surfer. The conditions are clean and the energy is very strong. This is a session for the confident.

There is a long gap of really small or poor conditions from the 3rd to the 5th, and then again from the 8th to the 10th. The wait is worth it for the 5th and the 14th if you’ve got the skills.

Stay safe, and know your limits when the swell gets over 7ft.

Rusty.

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